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Hypertension, is a medical condition in which the pressure is chronically elevated. Hypertension can be classified either essential (primary) or secondary. Essential hypertension indicates that no specific medical cause can be found to explain a patient's... moreHypertension, is a medical condition in which the pressure is chronically elevated. Hypertension can be classified either essential (primary) or secondary. Essential hypertension indicates that no specific medical cause can be found to explain a patient's condition. Secondary hypertension indicates that the high blood pressure is a result of another condition, such as kidney disease or tumors. less
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Pulmonary heart disease is a condition when heart disease resulting from a lung dis order. A complication of lung dis order causing increased lung pressure. The right side of the heart has to pump harder to push against the increased pressure and this can... morePulmonary heart disease is a condition when heart disease resulting from a lung dis order. A complication of lung dis order causing increased lung pressure. The right side of the heart has to pump harder to push against the increased pressure and this can lead to enlargement of the heart muscle and other problem. Ultimately, congestive heart failure or the right side of the heart can result. Symptoms include shortness of breath, syncope, chest pain, palpitation, rapid pulse, fast breathing, fatigue and weight loss, swelling of the feet and ankles. Almost any chronic lung disease or condition causing prolonged low blood oxygen level can lead to this illness. Treatment is directed at the illness that is causing corpulmonale. Treatments include drugs and surgery. less
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Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects only the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart. Pulmonary hypertension begins when tiny arteries in your lungs becomes narrowed, blocked, or destroyed. This makes it har... morePulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that affects only the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart. Pulmonary hypertension begins when tiny arteries in your lungs becomes narrowed, blocked, or destroyed. This makes it harder for blood to flow through your lungs, which raises pressure within the arteries in your lungs. As the pressure builds, your heart”s right chamber must work harder to pump blood to your lungs, causing the heart muscle weaken and fail completely. It is a serious illness that becomes progressively worse and is sometimes fatal. Symptoms include. Shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, chest pain, swelling legs and abdomen, bluish color to the lips and skin, palpitation. Treatments include drugs and surgery. less
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Constrictive pericarditis is long term inflammation of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) with thickening, scarring, and muscle tightening. Constrictive pericarditis is most commonly caused by condition that cause inflammation to develop around... moreConstrictive pericarditis is long term inflammation of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) with thickening, scarring, and muscle tightening. Constrictive pericarditis is most commonly caused by condition that cause inflammation to develop around the heart including heart surgery, radiation therapy to the chest, tuberculosis. Constrictive pericarditis may also develop without apparent cause. The condition is relatively rare in children. Symptoms are difficulty breathing that develop slowly and gets worse, fatigue, edema of the legs, swollen abdomen, weakness. Constrictive pericarditis may be life threatening if untreated. Treatments include drugs and surgery. less
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Pericardial effusion is an abnormal amount of fluid between the heart and the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart). Pericardial effusion are associated with many different medical conditions. Most pericardial effusions are not harmful, but large peric... morePericardial effusion is an abnormal amount of fluid between the heart and the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart). Pericardial effusion are associated with many different medical conditions. Most pericardial effusions are not harmful, but large pericardial effusion can cause problems by impairing heart function. Small pericardial effusions may contain 100 cc of fluid. In very large pericardial effusion, more than 2 liters of fluid can be present.most pericardial effusion are caused by inflammation of the pericardium. Viral infections are one of the main cause of pericardial effusion. Other condition like cancer, injury to the pericardium, heart attack, uremia, autoimmune disease, bacterial infection. less
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Radiation pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) that occurs because of the radiation therapy used to treat cancer. The condition maybe mis diagnosed as a heart attack. The symptoms of radiation peric... moreRadiation pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) that occurs because of the radiation therapy used to treat cancer. The condition maybe mis diagnosed as a heart attack. The symptoms of radiation pericarditis are chest pain increases with breathing, chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulder, back, abdomen, dry cough, fever fatigue, anxiety, breathing difficulty, sweating, chills, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure. The treatments include stop the underlying cause, medications and surgery. less
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Post myocardial infarction or post cardiotomy pericarditis (dressler”s syndrome) is an inflammation of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) because of the injury to the heart or the pericardium. The symptoms are chest pain increases with breathin... morePost myocardial infarction or post cardiotomy pericarditis (dressler”s syndrome) is an inflammation of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) because of the injury to the heart or the pericardium. The symptoms are chest pain increases with breathing, chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulder, back, abdomen, dry cough, fever fatigue, anxiety, breathing difficulty, sweating, chills, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure. The symptoms tend to occur 2 weeks post myocardial infarction, but can be delayed for a few months after infarction. It is believed to result from an autoimmune inflammatory reaction to myocardial antigens. Treatment usually by drugs. less
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Neoplastic pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart ) because of a malignant tumor within the area. The common cause of neoplastic pericarditis is a malignant tumor in lungs, breast, leukemia, and lymphomas. Less com... moreNeoplastic pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart ) because of a malignant tumor within the area. The common cause of neoplastic pericarditis is a malignant tumor in lungs, breast, leukemia, and lymphomas. Less commonly gastrointestinal malignancies, ovarian cancer, sarcomas, and melanomas. Malignant tumors can involve the pericardium through direct local invasion or through metastasis via the lymphatic or blood stream. The treatment of neoplastic pericardial disease needs to be individualized and requires a detailed consideration of the cardiovascular and medical status of the patient, as well as the underlying malignancies. Treatment usually by drugs. less
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Uremic pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) that occurs as a complication in people with uremia. Uremia is a build up of urea and other waste material in the blood due to kidney failure. The conditio... moreUremic pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling of the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart) that occurs as a complication in people with uremia. Uremia is a build up of urea and other waste material in the blood due to kidney failure. The condition maybe mis diagnosed as a heart attack. The symptoms of uremic pericarditis are chest pain increases with breathing, chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulder, back, abdomen, dry cough, fever fatigue, anxiety, breathing difficulty, sweating, chills, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure. The treatments include medications and surgery. less
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Tuberculous pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling in the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart ) that occurs as a complication of tuberculosis. This condition may be mis diagnosed as a heart attack. Symptoms of tuberculous pericarditis are chest ... moreTuberculous pericarditis is an inflammation and swelling in the pericardium ( sac surrounding the heart ) that occurs as a complication of tuberculosis. This condition may be mis diagnosed as a heart attack. Symptoms of tuberculous pericarditis are chest pain increases with breathing, chest pain radiating to the neck, shoulder, back, and abdomen, dry cough, fever, fatigue, anxiety, breathing difficulty, sweating, chills, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure. Tuberculous pericarditis is caused by the bacteria, mycobacterium tuberculosis. A predominant risk factor for developing tuberculous pericarditis is AIDS. Treatment include drugs and surgical. less
